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Last Updated: 11-08-2026
If you're in New Delhi and thinking about studying abroad, you've probably already noticed you're not short on advice, everyone from a cousin who studied in Canada to the coaching centre near your college has an opinion on where you should go. That's exactly why the first real step is usually a proper conversation, not another opinion. Y-Axis runs two offices in the city for this, one in Nehru Place and another in Connaught Place, offering free counselling, university shortlisting and visa support for the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and Germany.
Whether you already know which country you want or you're still weighing education abroad against staying back for now, the conversation starts the same way, with your own academic record, budget and goals, not a sales pitch for wherever the consultant gets a better tie-up. Counsellors here hold no university partnerships, so the advice reflects your profile rather than commission. Both offices are an easy metro ride away, and if a visit isn't convenient right now, a phone or video consultation works just as well to get started.
Distance often matters more than "best consultant" here, so here's a quick comparison before you decide where to walk in. If you just want a rough sense of where you'd stand before committing to a visit, an immigration points calculator is a faster starting point.
| Office | Area | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Nehru Place | South Delhi | Nearest to South Delhi, Okhla and the CP-Nehru Place metro corridor |
| Connaught Place | Central Delhi | Nearest to Central Delhi and well connected by metro from most directions |
Nehru Place sits inside E Block, International Trade Towers, S2, Ground Floor, a short walk from the Violet Line metro station and close enough to combine with a trip to the market itself. Connaught Place is in Narain Manzil on Barakhamba Road, near the Blue Line metro station (exits 4 and 5), in the heart of CP's business district. Both offices run the same full service, so pick whichever is easier to reach, and call ahead if you'd rather book a specific time than walk in.
The short version: a good study abroad consultants relationship covers your whole journey, not just the application form.
A free eligibility check is a reasonable way to start if you haven't picked a country yet, since it gives you a number to work from rather than a guess.
Requirements shift by country and course level, so treat this as a starting point, not a final answer.
| Country | Academic / Test Requirement | Financial / Visa Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| UK | IELTS ~6.0-6.5, confirmed offer and CAS from a licensed sponsor | Proof of funds for tuition and living costs (UKVI threshold) |
| USA | GRE/GMAT/SAT where required, TOEFL or IELTS | I-20 from a SEVP-certified institution, funds for year one |
| Canada | 70-85% average in best four subjects, IELTS 6.5+ | Letter of acceptance from a DLI, funds per IRCC's threshold |
| Australia | Class 12 at 60-85% depending on university, IELTS 6.5-7.0 | Genuine Student requirement, Subclass 500 visa |
| Germany | Recognised degree for a master's, German or English proficiency | Blocked account at the level set by German missions in India |
This city has one of the country's biggest competitive-exam coaching ecosystems, and a lot of applicants walking into a consultation have already spent a year or two preparing for something else entirely, a civil services exam, a CAT attempt, before deciding to look abroad instead. That background is genuinely useful. Someone who has already built the discipline to prepare for a tough exam usually adapts well to GRE or IELTS prep, and it's worth mentioning this history early in your consultation rather than treating it as irrelevant.
A mix of government-adjacent families and a large private-sector workforce also means the "should I go abroad or take a stable job here" conversation comes up more often than in some other cities, and a good counsellor should engage with that question honestly rather than brush past it. Whether that ends in a plan to study in the USA for a longer research-based degree or a plan to study in the UK for a faster one-year master's often comes down to exactly this kind of conversation, not just test scores.
If cost is the deciding factor, a fair number of students ask about study in Germany or study in Canada specifically for that reason, and it's a completely reasonable place to start.
If neither office is close to you, ask about a video consultation rather than ruling out a free session altogether.
Both offices are listed on Justdial with customer reviews visible directly on each listing, alongside independent employee reviews on Glassdoor that cover the wider office culture rather than the student experience specifically. It's worth reading a handful of these directly rather than taking any single source, including this page, at face value. Walk-ins are welcome for a free first session, alongside phone and video consultations.
Fees vary by service and by consultancy, and Y-Axis quotes a full-service package covering documentation, application support and visa filing after your free consultation, once your specific case is clear, rather than a single number for everyone.
This is worth asking directly, since many consultancies earn a commission from the universities they recommend, which can quietly bias a shortlist toward partner institutions rather than the best fit for you. Y-Axis holds no university partnerships, so recommendations are based on your academic profile and budget rather than which institution pays a referral fee, and it's a fair question to ask any consultant outright before you commit.
Most established consultancies, including Y-Axis, cover the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and Germany at minimum. Confirm which specific countries a consultant actively works in before you commit, since destination-specific visa knowledge can vary even within the same consultancy.
Most experienced counsellors suggest starting 12 to 18 months before your intended intake. That window covers university research, test prep, the application itself, and visa processing with room to spare.
Many do, since financing is one of the biggest practical hurdles for Indian students heading abroad. A good consultant should walk you through loan options, whether collateral or non-collateral, and helping you compare lenders is a reasonable part of the service, though the final approval decision always rests with the bank, not the consultant.
Mainly time, and a second, more experienced pair of eyes on your application. No consultant can guarantee an outcome, since that decision always sits with the university and the visa authority, but a good one catches documentation gaps and weak SOPs before they cost you a deadline.